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Industry stakeholders voice concerns ahead of second biannual spirits tax increase

Spokespeople for Bundaberg, Australian Distillers Association, & Spirits &am...

26 JUL, 2024

Jacob’s Creek was Australia's #1 wine brand across three categories. Here's what to expect under new owners

On Wednesday, Jacob’s Creek winery workers went on strike, citing job uncertai...

26 JUL, 2024

Despite long term decline, Australia’s cider sector continues to show opportunity

Category leads from both 2024 ADA Cider Brand Award winners discuss the category

26 JUL, 2024

Australian Drinks Awards 2024: These brands are rapidly gaining in popularity

Consumer data shows these brands are currently growing in popularity more than a...

25 JUL, 2024

Head of Beer Marketing at CUB discusses trends behind Brand Award winning brews

At the 2024 Australian Drinks Awards VB, Carlton Dry & Asahi all won Brand A...

24 JUL, 2024

Australian Drinks Awards 2024: Australia's favourite brands, as voted by consumers

Looking into Fan Favourite Brand Award winners from the ADA 2024

24 JUL, 2024

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Australian Drinks Awards 2024: This brand won both white RTD brand awards

Sarah Wilcox, Head of RTDs and Cider at CUB, reflects on recent wins

25 JUL, 2024

Release Radar: The Glendronach rebrands, a modern twist on Barossa Shiraz, & more

Release Radar recaps all of the most exciting drinks products released each week

25 JUL, 2024

Seventh Australian Pinot Noir Challenge is now open to entries

The competition comes at a time of notable growth for Australian Pinot Noir

23 JUL, 2024

What are the factors behind wine's ongoing volume decline?

While some subcategories have potential, they are unlikely to combat long-term d...

23 JUL, 2024

What makes Australian whisky different?

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For the first time ever, the Wine Communicator of

For the first time ever, the Wine Communicator of the Year Award has gone to a Cellar Door team. @oliverstaranga won the award. Th family owned and run winery has been making wine in McLaren Vale for more than 180 years. GM Sam Oliver and cellar door managers Mark van Gestel, Melody and Lee were all at the awards presentation at @urban_winery_sydney last night. Congratulations to them and thanks to our hosts @urban_winery_sydney, @winecomaust & @prue_kline.
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Congratulations to @alexboon.pearldiver who is off

Congratulations to @alexboon.pearldiver who is off to Mexico to compete in the global @patron Perfectionists final.
Thank you to @joeychis @pennysippel & @bacardi for having us along to The Eveleigh for a spectacular celebration of bartending talent x @academia_patron #patronperfectionists #tequila

Congratulations to @alexboon.pearldiver who is off

Congratulations to @alexboon.pearldiver who is off to Mexico. Australian winner of @patron Perfectionists in Australia.
Thank you @bacardi @joeychis @academia_patron @pennysippel
Fabulous celebration in Sydney tonight x

Thanks Hawke’s Brewing Co for having us to celeb

Thanks Hawke’s Brewing Co for having us to celebrate the unveiling of the golden prawn at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre in Marrickville. Great beer, wood panelling, 80s music and Chinese cuisine @hawkesbeerandleisure @hawkesbrewingco @luckyprawn
Excellent beer and Monday night antics. @kylielel

Brisbane’s @crubar wins Australian Wine List of

Brisbane’s @crubar wins Australian Wine List of the Year at the awards presentation in Sydney tonight. Congratulations to winning sommelier, Chris Walker and his team on the win. Cru also won Best Wine Bar and Best Champagne Lists. Thank you to @robhirstfwp, @pgmarchant - the brilliant MC and the always excellent team from @blendpr_ x. @winelistoftheyear

Congratulations @adrianmichalcik crowned @worldcla

Congratulations @adrianmichalcik crowned @worldclass global bartender of the year in Sydney last night when it was also announced that São Paulo will host the World Class Cocktail in 2023. He’ll be serving up his fave cocktails @hicksonhousedistillingco in Sydney on Friday afternoon from 5.30pm if you want to sample from the world’s best! Congratulations to @diageo and @weareexample on a sensational festival and event last night.

We were lucky enough to sample Jack Daniel’s Bon

We were lucky enough to sample Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennesse Whiskey in Sydney today. It’s the first premium release in 25 years and is a permanent addition to the collection.
Thanks to Andy Tsai for his expertise and talking us through the tasting. And to @maybe_sammy_sydney for hosting us. The Uptown Manhattan and Lynchburg Lemonade were delish! @wearedifferentpr & @brownforman, thank you for inviting us along. X @jackdaniels_aus #bottledinbond #makeitcount

It is nice to have your own bartender like @joeych

It is nice to have your own bartender like @joeychis but you can also batten down the hatches at home and get busy with the cocktail shaker to whip up a tasty night of cocktails at home. @bacardiau showed us how and Holly from @stellarmag mastered the art of the espresso martini! Thanks for having us @dialogue_pr xx

Fantastic day celebrating Australian wine at the @

Fantastic day celebrating Australian wine at the @winecomaust 2022 Sydney Royal Wine Show Trophy Winners Lunch. Congratulations to this year’s Legend of the Vine @andrewcaillardmw and thanks to @prue_kline, Andrew Stark and especially Chair of judges from @yarra_yering @sarah.scarecrow . Also to chief steward @fkacammeraycraft for pouring our wines all lunch long.